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The Effect Of Design Teams On Preservice Teachers' Technology Integration, Laurene Johnson
The Effect Of Design Teams On Preservice Teachers' Technology Integration, Laurene Johnson
Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation - Dissertations
This study examined the effect of a specific instructional approach called design teams on preservice teachers' attitudes toward technology, their technology skills, and their Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK). In a design teams approach, participants work in collaborative teams to design solutions to solve real-world problems. This quasi-experimental study explored the efficacy of an educational technology course implemented with a design teams approach compared to the same course that utilized a standard instructional approach. The sample included 53 preservice teachers from one university majoring in either Early Childhood Inclusive or Elementary Inclusive Education. Preservice teachers in the treatment condition worked …
Using Teachliveᵀᴹ To Improve Pre-Service Special Education Teacher Practices, April N. Enicks
Using Teachliveᵀᴹ To Improve Pre-Service Special Education Teacher Practices, April N. Enicks
Dissertations
Currently, there is a body of research available that clearly specifies effective teaching behaviors and quality indicators of a given behavior (Rosenshine, 2012; Danielson, 2007; Stronge, 2007; Rosenshine, 1983; Brophy, 1979). Research is lacking in defining practices that develop effective teaching behaviors in pre-service teachers. The primary objective of this study was to determine the effects of various forms of instructional modes, settings, and experiences on students’ ability to demonstrate desired effective teaching behaviors. The secondary objective of this study was to determine if on-going self-reflection coupled with various forms of feedback supported students in becoming more effective reflective practitioners. …